The Nick Darke Documentary

by Jane Darke in Padstow, England, United Kingdom

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On 10th November 2019 we successfully raised £6,023 with 105 supporters in 35 days

A documentary about the life and work of Nick Darke and his influence on artists, creatives and the wider society.

by Jane Darke in Padstow, England, United Kingdom

Jane Darke
6th August 2020

We hope that you are well. Thank you again for your contribution towards the film about Nick. The edit was about half way complete when we went into lock down and looking really good. Since then we, Andrew Tebbs the editor and Jane Darke the director, have been 320 miles apart. So I’ve been writing and he’s been stone carving. We will be editing again from October and will have the film complete in the New Year. Then we will have a series of ‘distanced’ previews at Tregona Chapel, in St Eval, early in 2021. We are really looking forward to see you there, if not before. I'll be sending out the rest of the rewards over the next two weeks. Oll an Gwella Jane and Andrew

Robert Roy
9th November 2019

Hi Jane, I played Hank in Nick's play The Dead Monkey at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in 1989/1990 and had the great fortune to accompany him to New York City with Howard Shalwitz. I think fondly of Nick often and send best wishes! xo Rob Roy

The McDowall family
9th November 2019

Good luck Jane, love Jane and the boys!! X

Neil King
9th November 2019

Lovely to see you and Andrew and to help with our contribution to the film. Nick's 'Landmarks' continues to draw large audiences, and we are already thinking of a revival tour next year. Neil, Richard, Gordon, Jane, Roxanne, Connor and Other Lives Productions.

Angela Dyer
7th November 2019

Wish you all the best with your project. Nick was such a lovely man

Skimp Darke
7th November 2019

I hope you reach the target Jane and thanks for keeping Nick’s memory going for us all x

Tara Darby
7th November 2019

Fantastic, I can’t wait to see this film- it was lovely to meet you the other day. I saw the Crowdfunder on my friend Matt’s twitter page and just found he’s your nephew- wonderful small world. Love Tara xx

ines.amado1
5th November 2019

Hope you do get to your target. Would love to see the film when finished. All my very best wishes I Amado

Kathleen Howell
5th November 2019

I went to school with Nick. Always a talented and special person.

Leila Galloway
4th November 2019

Can’t wait to see the film!

Lesley Andrew
4th November 2019

A brilliant scheme, we look forward to seeing the finished article. Best wishes, Pete and Lesley Andrew

Mike England
4th November 2019

A pleasure to contribute in memory of a good friend and son of Cornwall.

teresa
4th November 2019

Good luck with the last bit.

Jay Armstrong
4th November 2019

A wonderful project, congratulations! Can't wait to see the finished film.

Laura Giles
4th November 2019

Really looking forward to seeing the finished film x

Claire Marshall
4th November 2019

Well done Jane - looking forward to offering the film out to Carn to Cove promoters???? :)

Lisa Bond
1st November 2019

Looking forward to enjoying the film.

Jennifer and Nick Hamm
1st November 2019

Go Lobster!

Pauline Sheppard
1st November 2019

Nick was a friend and he supported and advised other writers.

samantha pentin
1st November 2019

Good luck, we look forward to seeing it on the screens at next years CFF - The Writers Collective (Cornwall)

sam pentin
1st November 2019

Good luck - I hope you reach your target - sam:)

Mr Matthew Rodwell
1st November 2019

Good luck. I look forward to seeing it.

andy h
1st November 2019

fingers crossed - nearly there!

flo brooks
1st November 2019

Good luck Jane! I hope you reach your target xxx

natasha.arnold
24th October 2019

Excited to be coming to a screening! Best wishes Tash Arnold

 

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£5 or more

Thank you credit

As a massive thank you to you for supporting us, your name will appear in the film credits as a proud crowdfunder supporter!

£12 or more

27 of 35 claimed

Premiere Screening in Tregona Chapel

See the finished film in the intimate setting of Tregona Chapel where Jane and Andrew will introduce the film alongside a spread of wine and cheese! You may also spot a few of the cast and crew in the audience...

£15 or more

Original Hand Painted Postcard

Each postcard will be a unique painting sketch by Jane, signed on the back and posted straight to you!

£18 or more

Exclusive Release of The Art of Catching Lobsters

The Art of Catching Lobsters has never been made available online - choose this reward and you'll be one of an exclusive selection to gain access to Jane's second film, sent directly to your inbox.

£25 or more

Personalised Film Photograph

You will receive a random film photograph taken by Jane during the filming or post-production of the Nick Darke Documentary. This will be signed with a message to you, framed and posted to you.

£35 or more

DVD Bundle

We will send you signed DVD copies of The Wrecking Season, The Art of Catching Lobsters and Charles Causley (normally totalling £50).

£40 or more

Filmmaking Masterclass

Jane and Andrew will host two online masterclass sessions, sharing what it takes to get the from the idea to the finished film. This reward makes great presents for promising directors too!

£45 or more

Personalised DVD Bundle

We will send you signed DVD copies of The Wrecking Season, The Art of Catching Lobsters and Charles Causley as well as a unique painted postcard sketch by Jane, signed on the back and posted straight to you!

£48 or more

1 of 14 claimed

Nick Darke House Tour & Tea

If you'd like to weave through the setting of The Art of Catching Lobsters, see the shelves full of books that inspired Nick in his writing and see the famous red buoy - Jane will guide you through her house and show some of the objects that were in The Wrecking Season from the Americas. The visit will conclude with a cream tea and a chat!

£65 or more

0 of 20 claimed

The Wrecking Season Walk and Lunch

On this winter walk, Jane will guide you across the beach at Porthcothan that was featured in The Wrecking Season, where her and Nick spent many hours beach combing. Jane will talk through the flora, fauna and landscapes before a prepared packed lunch overlooking the sea. These walks will be split into groups of 5 and spread over 4 dates within the wrecking season (once the crowdfunder has ended, November to April).

£85 or more

0 of 3 claimed

Exclusive Screening with Jane and Andrew

You will be joined by Jane and Andrew to watch the finished documentary and have a chance to discuss the film over some food.

£120 or more

0 of 9 claimed

Etching Workshop

Join Jane and Andrew in St Eval as they teach you etching in the beautiful surroundings of their artwork in the Tregona Chapel. This will be a five hour course, broken up with lunch! These rewards make great presents! More details on the main page.

£120 or more

0 of 5 claimed

Digital Copy of Nick's Playwriting and Signed Book

A digital copy of Nick's personal writing about playwrighting taken from his archive, plus a copy of the book: Nick Darke Plays One published by Methuen, containing the plays Dead Monkey, King Of Prussia, The Body and Ting Tang Mine. Signed by Jane Darke, Roger Michell, Mike Shepherd and Ed Rowe (who either directed or performed in the plays in the book).

£150 or more

3 of 10 claimed

Unpublished Collection of Nick's Writings

This reward gives lets you own an unpublished collection of Nick's writings about Cornwall. It will be printed on quality paper, along with an original etching of seaweed signed by Jane.

£375 or more

2 of 4 claimed

The Red Buoy 4 Night Retreat

Stay in The Red Buoy for 4 nights, a cosy apartment on the beach at Porthcothan. It sleeps 2 plus 2 young children, and it's dog friendly! More details in the project page.

£500 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Jane Darke Original Artwork - Minions

Painted on paper in 2018, Minions a one-of-kind oil painting created by award winning painter Jane Darke in her workshop. See the project page for images.

£500 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Jane Darke Original Artwork - Erosion

Painted on canvas in 2018, Erosion is a one-of-kind oil painting created by award winning painter Jane Darke in her workshop. See the project page for images.

£500 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Jane Darke Original Artwork - Wrecking Day

Painted on canvas in 2017, Wrecking Day is a one-of-kind oil painting created by award winning painter Jane Darke in her workshop. See the project page for images.

£750 or more

0 of 4 claimed

Darke Bundle

This reward includes the following: A stay in the Red Buoy for 2 nights, an Original Jane Darke etching or painting, 1 x etching workshops, signed copy DVD bundle, signed framed film photograph and a thank you credit.

£950 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Jane Darke Original Artwork - Carn Euny

Painted on canvas in 2012, Carn Euny is a one-of-kind oil painting created by award winning painter Jane Darke in her workshop. See the project page for images.

£1,500 or more

0 of 3 claimed

Ultimate Darke Bundle

This reward includes the following: An original Jane Darke etching or painting, 4 nights in The Red Buoy, 2 x etching workshops, tickets to the premiere screening for you and 3 others, a signed copy DVD bundle, a signed framed film photograph and a thank you credit. More details in the project page.

£800 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Jane Darke Original Artwork - Porthmear

Painted on board in 2013, Porthmear is a one-of-kind oil painting created by award winning painter Jane Darke in her workshop and exhibited at The Poly. See the project page for images.

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